Conflict Minerals

Armed groups engaged in mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries are believed to be subjecting workers to serious human rights abuses and are using proceeds from the sale of conflict minerals (tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold, or “3TG”) to finance regional conflicts. In response to these concerns, the US Congress enacted Section 1502 of the Dodd‐Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act aimed at preventing the use of conflict minerals that finance or benefit these armed groups. The legislation requires US publicly traded companies using conflict minerals in their products to disclose the source of such minerals.

ASSA ABLOY Americas Position on Conflict MineralsWhile ASSA ABLOY Americas is not a US publicly traded company subject to SEC reporting, ASSA ABLOY Americas fully supports avoiding the use of conflict minerals and will act responsibly to ensure that our products meet the needs of our customers and to support the aim of this legislation.

Electromechanical products from ASSA ABLOY Americas brands, like most electronic products, use some of the 3TG materials as they are required for the functional performance of the products. However, ASSA ABLOY Americas does not purchase these materials directly from smelters or mines, so we must rely on information provided by our suppliers to determine the origin of the materials. ASSA ABLOY Americas is currently in the process of engaging its supply chain through its own capabilities or through the use of a third party solution provider to ensure that components are 3TG minerals DRC conflict free.

ASSA ABLOY Americas expects to have information available for the reporting requirements of our customers by providing an ASSA ABLOY Americas CMRT. Updates to ASSA ABLOY Americas’ conflict minerals status and policy will be posted on our sustainability website: www.assaabloydss.com/sustainability.